RF Analog Design Engineer

NPAworldwide; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical, dental and 401k

Paid time off and holidays

Career development and training

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking an RF Analog Design Engineer in Huntsville, AL to develop sophisticated analog front-end architectures for high-performance embedded computing used in defense and aerospace. You will design RF signal paths, low-noise circuitry, clocking systems, and power architectures while collaborating with FPGA, PCB, and software teams.

You will influence architecture decisions across the product lifecycle, tackle challenging signal integrity problems, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience designing complete RF and mixed-signal signal chains up to 18–30 GHz.
• Experience taking hardware from system architecture through schematic capture, PCB implementation, debugging, validation, and production.
• Strong understanding of RF design theory including filtering, impedance matching, and high-speed PCB implementation.
• Experience selecting and integrating high-speed ADCs/DACs from major vendors (e.g., TI, Analog Devices).
• Experience designing low-noise power supplies for high-performance RF/mixed-signal systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF analog front-end architectures for high-performance embedded computing products.
• Design RF signal paths, low-noise circuitry, clocking, and power architectures.
• Collaborate with FPGA, PCB, embedded software, and systems teams to drive architecture decisions.
• Guide products through concept, simulation, validation, and production phases.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the team.

Skills

RF design

Analog circuits

High-frequency

FPGA interfacing

Power electronics

Lab testing

PCB layout

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xpedition DxDesigner

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Job description

The Company

Join a recognized leader in rugged embedded computing for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. This is an opportunity to work on next-generation RF and mixed-signal hardware that powers advanced radar, electronic warfare, communications, and signal processing platforms used in some of the world's most demanding environments.

Job Description

The Company

Join a recognized leader in rugged embedded computing for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. This is an opportunity to work on next-generation RF and mixed-signal hardware that powers advanced radar, electronic warfare, communications, and signal processing platforms used in some of the world's most demanding environments.

You’ll collaborate with world-class FPGA, PCB, embedded software, and systems engineers to develop cutting-edge RF solutions that directly impact mission-critical technologies.

Why This Company Stands Out

• Part of a global technology leader with more than $7 billion in annual revenue
• Industry leader in open architecture embedded computing for defense, aerospace, industrial automation, and scientific markets
• Products support military programs across land, sea, air, and space, as well as demanding commercial and industrial applications
• Known for innovation in FPGA, RF, high-speed networking, and embedded computing technologies
• Collaborative engineering culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and continuous product development
• This position supports company's next generation of FMC and RFSoC-based products, helping customers solve some of the most demanding RF and signal processing challenges in the industry.

They Value and Appreciate Their Employees

Engineers are trusted to solve difficult technical problems while enjoying an environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Career development and technical training opportunities
• Collaborative engineering culture with direct access to technical leadership
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge defense and RF technologies
• Long-term career growth within a global engineering organization

Your Role With The Company

As an RF Analog Design Engineer, you'll help develop sophisticated analog front-end architectures for high-performance embedded computing products used in defense and aerospace applications. You'll design RF signal paths, low-noise analog circuitry, clocking systems, and power architectures while collaborating closely with FPGA, PCB layout, embedded software, and systems engineering teams.

Your work will span the complete product lifecyclefrom concept and simulation through hardware validation and productionallowing you to influence architecture decisions, solve challenging signal integrity problems, and contribute directly to next-generation RF and mixed-signal platforms.

Community Information

Huntsville, Alabama is one of America's fastest-growing technology cities and consistently ranks among the nation's best places to live. Home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal, and a thriving aerospace and defense industry, Huntsville offers outstanding career opportunities, highly rated schools, affordable housing, low crime, and an exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy scenic parks, hiking trails, entertainment districts, and a vibrant engineering community.

Qualifications

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

Expertise designing complete RF and mixed-signal signal chains, including RF front ends, analog filtering, ADC/DAC interfaces, clock generation, synchronization, and low-noise power architectures

Experience taking complex RF hardware from system architecture through schematic capture, PCB implementation, hardware debugging, validation, and production

Strong understanding of RF design theory, including filter design, impedance matching, signal integrity, noise mitigation, shielding, grounding, and high-speed mixed-signal PCB implementation

Extensive experience selecting and integrating high-speed ADCs and DACs from vendors such as Texas Devices, Analog Devices, or similar manufacturers

• Strong experience designing RF circuits operating up to 18 GHz

Strong understanding of digital interfaces connecting high-speed converters to FPGA-based processing architectures

Experience designing programmable clock generation and distribution systems supporting multiple sampling rates and bandwidths

Experience designing low-noise power supplies for high-performance mixed-signal and RF systems

Hands‑on laboratory experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, and related RF test equipment

Experience collaborating closely with PCB layout engineers to optimize component placement, controlled impedance routing, grounding, isolation, and manufacturability

Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex analog and mixed-signal performance issues

Highly Desired

Experience designing systems using AMD Xilinx RFSoC devices

Experience with board-to-board synchronization, timing distribution, phase alignment, and multi-board RF systems

• Strong experience designing RF circuits operating up to 30 GHz

Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition DxDesigner

• Experience with complex multilayer PCB technologies, blind/buried microvias, and low-loss RF materials

Previous experience developing RF hardware for defense, aerospace, electronic warfare, communications, radar, or embedded computing applications

Strong technical leadership with the ability to mentor engineers and contribute to architecture decisions

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• Part of a global technology leader with more than $7 billion in annual revenue
• Industry leader in open architecture embedded computing for defense, aerospace, industrial automation, and scientific markets
• Products support military programs across land, sea, air, and space, as well as demanding commercial and industrial applications
• Known for innovation in FPGA, RF, high-speed networking, and embedded computing technologies
• Collaborative engineering culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and continuous product development
• This position supports company's next generation of FMC and RFSoC-based products, helping customers solve some of the most demanding RF and signal processing challenges in the industry.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 110000

Salary Max : $ 140000

Currency Type : USD